Apr 28, 2011

Former Joss Employees Revive Eclectic Rehoboth Beach ShopBy Mary Daisey ShockleyDelMarvaNow.com

REHOBOTH BEACH — Whether it’s a wedding, birthday or just because, Joss II has a wide variety of gifts for every occasion.

The store — which opened April 1 — is owned by Dina Deakyne, former employee of Joss, a Rehoboth Beach retail store that closed in 2000. She hopes to bring the same items that so many customers enjoyed at the original shop.

Deakyne talked about opening the shop for years with longtime friend and fellow former Joss employee, Marilyn Layton, who currently works at Joss II.

“We’ve talked about it on and off,” Deakyne said. “A lot of the customers are coming in saying they have missed the shop.”

Some of the most popular items are paper plants and napkins, which are available in a variety of prints such as florals and polka dots.

“A lot of people like our paper goods,” said Lauren Johnson, Deakyne’s daughter and employee. “People have told us that it’s great to find sets that match and are unique.”

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